Feb 25, 2014 | Start to Play
To play the violin or viola beautifully, you will have to practice… a lot. Lots of violinists and violists don’t know what practicing exactly is. Repeating the same piece over and over again is not the most fun nor most effective way to practice. In this...
Feb 25, 2014 | Play in Tune
Play a semitone from an open string with your index finger Hit the first semitone after the nut in tune with these tips: Our viewer Wayne asks: “I am an adult beginner playing 1 year and haven’t taken any lessons but progressing. My question: what is the most...
Feb 19, 2014 | Start to Play
How to stop your violin or viola from squeaking How to stop your violin or viola from squeaking Our viewer Genesis asks: “I’ve been playing the viola for about 7 months. I’ve seen many of your videos and was wondering if you can make a video about how to prevent from...
Jan 30, 2014 | Bowing Technique, Play Comfortably, Start to Play
What to do if your bow jumps or shakes when you don’t want it to? What to do if your bow jumps or shakes when you don’t want it to? Having trouble to create a steady sound when bowing on the violin? You’re not alone. In this video we show you how to stop your bow from...
Jan 17, 2014 | Start to Play
Your dream is to play the violin and/or viola… but where do you start? What are the first steps? Taking the first steps in order to learn how to play the violin can be difficult. In this video, I guide you through the very first steps I take with beginner...
